KCI’s Prevena Incision Management System Gets FDA Approval

The FDA has given Kinetic Concepts, Inc. 510(k) clearance for its Prevena Incision Management System. The system, which has been available in Canada and Europe since earlier this year, uses negative pressure to aid in the healing process for surgical wounds. KCI plans to make the new system available to US customers next month.
From the press release:

The Prevena™ System is indicated for use over clean, closed incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure. It acts by:

Smit Shah is a biomedical engineer currently working as a consulting analyst at Accenture. He has a Masters in Engineering Management from Duke University.
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